Archive · 19 Jul 2026
Firouzja Leads Chennai Grandmasters After Draws in Round Four
In the Chennai Grandmasters 2026 chess tournament, Alireza Firouzja from France is leading with 3 points.
Arjun Erigaisi from India is in second place with 2.5 points.
All the matches in Round 4 ended in draws, meaning no one won or lost.
Over 500 fans watched the games and got to meet the famous chess player Viswanathan Anand.
The tournament has a big prize of Rs 75,00,000 and important points for the players.
The next round, Round 5, will happen on July 20 at 3:00 PM IST.
French Grandmaster Alireza Firouzja leads the Chennai Grandmasters 2026 with 3 points.
India's Arjun Erigaisi is in second place with 2.5 points after Round 4.
All matches in Round 4, including those involving Firouzja, Erigaisi, and D Gukesh, ended in draws.
Legendary chess player Viswanathan Anand attended the event and made the first move in one match.
The tournament features eight grandmasters competing for a Rs 75,00,000 prize purse and FIDE Circuit points.
- Who
- French Grandmaster Alireza Firouzja, India's Arjun Erigaisi, World Champion D Gukesh, and other grandmasters
- What
- Chennai Grandmasters 2026 chess tournament
- When
- Round 4 concluded on Sunday, Round 5 scheduled for July 20, 3:00 PM IST
- Where
- The Westin Chennai Velachery Hotel
- Why
- To compete for a prize purse of Rs 75,00,000 and FIDE Circuit points
Firouzja's Strategy
Erigaisi's Strategy
Game Strategy
Firouzja's Strategy
Firouzja played it safe with black against GM Hans Niemann and settled for a draw after 50 moves.
Erigaisi's Strategy
Erigaisi was the first to sign a draw against compatriot M Pranesh with white pieces after 34 moves.
- Tournament
- Chennai Grandmasters 2026
- Prize Purse
- Rs 75,00,000
- FIDE Circuit Points
- Yes
- Round 4 Results
- All matches ended in draws
- Firouzja's Points
- 3
- Erigaisi's Points
- 2.5
- Gukesh's Points
- 1.5
- Legendary Attendee
- Viswanathan Anand
